Sylvia Arlene Espinoza, age 51, 5’03”, 180 lbs., of Santa Barbara, is wanted by the Santa Barbara Police Department for the crimes of financial elder abuse and embezzlement.

Santa Barbara Police Department

Investigation revealed that Espinoza embezzled at least $40,000.00 over the course of 2½ years from a 70-year old victim that suffers from multiple sclerosis and cognitive deficiencies. Anyone with knowledge of Espinoza’s whereabouts is asked to contact SBPD Detective Kristin Shamordola at (805) 897-2328 / kshamordola@sbpd.com or call anonymously to (805) 897-2386. Anyone who encounters Espinoza is asked to immediately call 9-1-1.